Study Task 4 - Introduction

What is the psychology behind the backgrounds in the different interpretations of ‘Wonderland’ in ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ and how do they contrast from one another?

Throughout this project I will answer the question, ‘What is the psychology behind the backgrounds in the different interpretations of ‘Wonderland’ in ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ and how do they contrast from one another?’. This will be answered by comparing a number of different interpretations of the classic ‘Alice's Adventures in Wonderland’, published in 1865 by Macmillan Children’s Books and written by Charles L. Dodgson who used the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. The backgrounds of the world ‘Wonderland’ (talked about in the narrative), will be compared to see if each illustration is what is portrayed in the book. This will be explored by collecting different forms of research such as images, animations, articles and books. By using this research there will be a clearer understanding of what is the most accurate representation of ‘Wonderland’ and if there is still the same ‘world of excitement and nonsense’ (Quinton E.G.C), that Charles Dodgson and his family loved and is still loved today by many.